Buying a used Volkswagen Caddy? Have it inspected first

Yes - that's exactly what we do. You can hire an independent mobile mechanic to inspect the Volkswagen Caddy on the spot, with no connection to the seller, so the verdict is genuinely on your side. Because we're paid by you and never by the seller, there's no incentive to downplay a problem. If something is wrong with the car, you hear about it.

Before you worry about a Volkswagen Caddy's reputation, it is worth remembering that how an individual car was cared for matters more than the model - which is why we judge this one on its own merits. We also look at how the hybrid behaves in stop-start traffic and under load, since a failing battery or a cooling fault often shows itself there before any warning light appears. As a mainstream passenger car, we focus on the clutch and gearbox, suspension wear and the everyday electrical and trim faults that come with age and mileage. Built on proven VW Group hardware, it tends to be solid; we confirm the timing arrangement, the gearbox (DSG where fitted) and the cooling system have all been maintained. We would rather you knew the Volkswagen Caddy's weak points before you negotiated than after you collected the keys, so we check each one and tell you where this car stands.

Absolutely. on spot used car inspection and mobile vehicle check point to the same thing here - an English-speaking car inspector checking the Volkswagen Caddy before you buy. We come to the car anywhere in Budapest and its agglomeration, so you don't have to move it. You receive a clear written verdict in English at the end.

We can often arrange a Volkswagen Caddy inspection within a day or two, and sometimes sooner. Get in touch with the listing and the car's location, and we'll find the earliest slot that suits you and the seller. If you're up against a deadline, tell us and we'll do our best to fit it in.

Where the seller permits and the car is road-legal and insured, we include a short road test of the Volkswagen Caddy. A drive lets us assess the gearbox, steering, brakes and any noises that only appear under load. Some faults simply don't show themselves with the car standing still, which is why we drive it whenever we're allowed to.

The report summarises the Volkswagen Caddy's condition system by system, lists any faults with their severity, notes the diagnostic results, and gives an overall verdict - all in English. The Digital Report Package also includes photos and video of anything important. You keep the document, so you can re-read it, share it, or use it to negotiate.